MDS Coordinator/ADON

Aspire of Pleasant Valley is looking to hire a full-time RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team? If so, please read on!

This rehabilitation nursing position earns a competitive salary. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options. If this sounds like the right opportunity in health care for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in our clinic. Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose! You provide total care for our residents, starting with carefully monitoring their condition and needs. You follow physician orders to administer medications and treatments, ensure the narcotic policies and procedures are followed, monitor for side effects, and report any changes in the condition of residents. You also oversee the nursing assistant-registered (NAR) staff to make sure that resident care plans are being followed.

With a close eye for detail, you complete documentation as well as admit and discharge residents. You take great care to report any bruises, skin tears, or neglect that you find when caring for your residents. You live up to the trust of those in your care by maintaining confidentiality and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements as well as upholding our facility policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this rehabilitation nursing position!

JOB SUMMARY:

• The primary purpose of the MDS Nurse position (RN or LPN) is to conduct the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS), initiate nursing care plans and the transmission of the MDS within regulatory timeframes and requirements.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative Functions
• Manage RAI process and Care Plans according to standards.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, and studies as directed.
  Participate in facility surveys and the development of a plan of correction as it relates to deficiencies sited in the resident assessment/care plan areas.
• Schedule resident assessment/care plan meetings and inform appropriate department supervisors accordingly.
• Assist in contacting outside members of the care plan team, including resident's representative/family members regarding participation in care plan meetings.

Assessment and Care Plan Functions

• Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident for the resident's assessment. Ensure that appropriate health professionals are involved in the assessment.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the assessment date of newly admitted residents.
• Ensure that all members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment and that they are aware of penalties, including civil monetary penalties for false certification.
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (interim and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs.
• Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed within fourteen days of the resident's admission.
• Ensure that a comprehensive care plan is completed within twenty-one days of the resident's
  admission.
• Encourage the resident and family members to participate in the development and review of the plan of care.
• Develop the schedule of activities required for the completion of the Resident's assessment process.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services and relevant supervisors in ensuring that all personnel providing direct care to the resident are aware of the plan of care and that they refer to the care plan prior to administering daily care.
• Ensure that quarterly and annual MDS and care plan reviews are completed per the schedule in the RAI Manual.
• Ensure that a complete assessment is conducted within fourteen days of a significant change in the resident's condition.
• Coordinate the review and revision of the care plan by the interdisciplinary team (including hospice, if appropriate) after each quarterly review to ensure that the care plan is revised to reflect the change in status.
• Assist the DON and other relevant supervisors in maintaining good rapport and morale between and within departments to ensure a team effort in providing consistent quality care.
  Ensure that each portion of the assessment is signed and dated by the person completing that portion of the MDS.
• Sign and date the MDS to certify its completion, RN only.
• Transmits MDS per state and federal regulations.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT WORKING HERE:

• "We are very family oriented, and all enjoy taking care of our residents."

• "Management actually cares about their staff and goes above and beyond to make sure we have what we need."

Requirements of a Registered Nurse (RN)

• RN licensure with the IA Board of Nursing

• Current CPR certification

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPPA regulations

• Desire to work with the elderly

• Experience in medical, surgical, or geriatric nursing is preferred but not required.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this rehabilitation nursing job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!